StevepGT3 Posted 2August, 2014 Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 I think that as long as it can be easily reversed, and you keep or collect the original bits you are good to go sick hugh, Chris-p and JV911 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 2August, 2014 Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 I hear you........ I just received last week a rather large delivery if all the original parts for my 964 - from original wheels, exhaust, mirrors the lot. I doubt I'll ever use them but seeing as though the owner had them I wanted to keep these parts with the car for any potential future owners as they may feel different. I think the cups suit these cars perfect in a 'factory' way so I'll be keeping them for sure and I too am not convinced on the orange indicators because I think these again suit the car and it doesn't seem like that long ago to me people were putting clear lenses in Mitsubishi mirages and that makes me think twice! My car has been chipped, modded brakes, suspension etc. etc. but to me it is still in-keeping with the original integrity of the car and I'm cool with that and enjoy it that little bit more because of it. My thoughts are so long as it's a sensitive (and potentially reversible) modification then why not have some fun with it? That said I'm not the tweed jacketed peanut that your probably interested in hearing from! Tit, Peter M and JV911 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 2August, 2014 Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 that all sounds reasonable to me, and reversible as well. one thing i would definitely do is remove the antenna from the fender and fill in the hole. that's a bit wtf on the previous owners part Tit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 2August, 2014 Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 Tit as said before everything you have listed can be reversed. I don't think it would fall into the highly modified category, sounds like it would be a well sorted street car to me. Tit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 2August, 2014 Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 one thing i would definitely do is remove the antenna from the fender and fill in the hole. that's a bit wtf on the previous owners partFrom my understanding Clutch this was most commonly done by the original dealers because the windscreen mounted aerials gave poor reception in Australia at the time. Actually one of the PFA members (a 356 black in his avatar. name ????) who was a factory mechanic tells an amusing tale of drilling holes in mudguards for this purpose.Agree, it's a bit of a naff thing to do to a new car though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 2August, 2014 Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 Love your 964 Tit it looks just awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 2August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 I was just about to tell this story. The other one was the immobiliser. Apparently insurers wouldn't cover these cars without them. So dealers were putting them in as well. My car has one. I'm paranoid about old immobilisers and it stranding me somewhere... From my understanding Clutch this was most commonly done by the original dealers because the windscreen mounted aerials gave poor reception in Australia at the time. Actually one of the PFA members (a 356 black in his avatar. name ????) who was a factory mechanic tells an amusing tale of drilling holes in mudguards for this purpose. Agree, it's a bit of a naff thing to do to a new car though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 2August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 Thanks Amanda! Will be good when you can return to p-car ownership. You might understand, though, that I love our mini as much as this car Love your 964 Tit it looks just awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 2August, 2014 Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 OEM stockie stock standert. This is such a girlie questions. clutch-monkey and FlatSix 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 2August, 2014 Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 I was just about to tell this story. The other one was the immobiliser. Apparently insurers wouldn't cover these cars without them. So dealers were putting them in as well. My car has one. I'm paranoid about old immobilisers and it stranding me somewhere... It came to me: jnr356 hamiltons didn't install the antennas,these were fitted at PCA the windscreen antennas didn't quite cut it,one of the biggest "deadspots" was in the toorak/south yarra area(where a vast majority of owners lived.) i remember sticking a round piece of black tape to a ridiculous position on a mudguard and going into the service manager and saying i drilled the antenna hole in the wrong spot he looked through the window and saw it,the look on his face was priceless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 2August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 You know, I have the original 'Standert' video somewhere. Can't find it, so for now you you get this... Walking time-bomb!http://youtu.be/scaAz1zcdXI OEM stockie stock standert. This is such a girlie questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV911 Posted 3August, 2014 Report Share Posted 3August, 2014 I'm not convinced that I would enjoy it more if it was modified. Think of them as improvements rather than modifications and consider what would Porsche have done if they weren't constrained. I'll echo others' sentiments re mods being reversible and tasteful esp with a car like yours which is pretty rare and not already modded beyond the point of no return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 3August, 2014 Report Share Posted 3August, 2014 i'll just add that i am not convinced on the clear indicators either tit, i find 90% of the time they don't seem to look right- cheap almost? also you did not mention lightweight flywheel on your list of mods and it should be on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxzmusSC Posted 3August, 2014 Report Share Posted 3August, 2014 My update now seems a little feeble next to Uncle and FlatSix's! Never-the-less... 1. Steering wheel on. Had to pull the boss back off to get the horn terminal to make contact....honks good now! (I have since stuck down the warped middle sections...) A nice set of reclinable bucket seats would go well with that steering wheel . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 3August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 3August, 2014 I'm 50/50 between reconditioning originals or getting some recaros... Slowly slowly! A nice set of reclinable bucket seats would go well with that steering wheel . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 3August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 3August, 2014 That ship sailed in December when I got the clutch replaced. At the time I wasn't convinced I wanted to spend every set of stop lights slipping the clutch or stalling...then I would have had to get the tune as well. I had the engine builder put everything to OEM. I was worried about the slippery slope! I may have choosen differently if making the decision now I know the car...but its too late, really. also you did not mention lightweight flywheel on your list of mods and it should be on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 3August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 3August, 2014 Made a friend today: Put away clean for the week Chris-p, poli84, withers and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 21September, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 21September, 2014 Just some small stuff this weekend... Fixed up the passenger-side weather-strip on the side skirt & finally transferred the rego... Tips for other players - the front clip is a screw-and-(plastic) nut, not a press-in clip.. Broken vs new press-in-clips Euro-plates remind me how small 911's actually are.... poli84 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 21September, 2014 Report Share Posted 21September, 2014 i like your mods.. if you ever sell the replica cups, let me know. Today I put Bilstein HD suspension and H&R springs in.. I don't have a problem that it's a bit lower than stock. I'll keep the old stuff in a box somewhere for future owners. Funny.. I also got the same wheel as you and nathan... (flat 6) . Where'd you get the aluminium valve covers? they look good and I need to get rid of my magnesium ones too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 21September, 2014 Report Share Posted 21September, 2014 nice work, those clips for rocker panels- turns out there are two different types depending on the year.. and they have the same part number.. thanks pelican parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 21September, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 21September, 2014 i like your mods.. if you ever sell the replica cups, let me know. Today I put Bilstein HD suspension and H&R springs in.. I don't have a problem that it's a bit lower than stock. I'll keep the old stuff in a box somewhere for future owners. Funny.. I also got the same wheel as you and nathan... (flat 6) . Where'd you get the aluminium valve covers? they look good and I need to get rid of my magnesium ones too. Thanks! Re Cup 1s - Contact TK111 first - he has a set he's trying to sell. If those are gone, I have a spare set that I'm happy to part with.... Bilstein HD / H&R are the time-honoured combo for the 964 - I assume that means they are good. I have H&R on there from the previous owner. KW's are in the car's future, though. I found a place on ebay for the valve covers - they are actually porsche items.. From this store: http://www.ebay.com.au/usr/rennspd nice work, those clips for rocker panels- turns out there are two different types depending on the year.. and they have the same part number.. thanks pelican parts Got mine from JustJames...they were the correct ones, thankfully! Tit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 21September, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 21September, 2014 I should add that a metric kilo-tonne of dirt fell out of the skirts when I pulled them off.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 22September, 2014 Report Share Posted 22September, 2014 Looking good Tit! I have been contemplating getting my plates remade Euro style. Do you have a photo of your front plate? I was going to get the slimline for the front but the consensus seems to be full size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 22September, 2014 Report Share Posted 22September, 2014 I've just ordered a set of Euro plates - I kind of like these in their massive full size glory, suits the style and the provisions for the pates on these cars IMO. FlatSix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 27October, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 27October, 2014 Nothing interesting going on with my car, so I thought I'd put up some shots of the local Aircooled Kollectiv run this last weekend... Photographing straight into the sun and windscreen reflection....cameras 101... Terry explaining where the engine's gone... Oh...there it is... Peter M and Niko 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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